of 82 ##8 hectares ( 3 @ . @ 2 square miles ) , papa st ##our is the eighth largest island in shetland . erosion of the soft volcanic rocks by the sea has created an extraordinary variety of caves , stacks , arches , blow ##holes , and cliffs . the island and its surrounding seas harbour diverse populations of wildlife . the west side of the island is a site of special scientific interest and the seas around the island are a special area of conservation . the island has several neolithic burial chamber sites , as well as the remains of duke ha ##kon ' s 13th @ - @ century house dating from the norse occupation of the island . the population reached
of 828 hectares ( 3 @. @ 2 square miles ), papa stour is the eighth largest island in shetland. erosion of the soft volcanic rocks by the sea has created an extraordinary variety of caves, stacks, arches, blowholes, and cliffs. the island and its surrounding seas harbour diverse populations of wildlife. the west side of the island is a site of special scientific interest and the seas around the island are a special area of conservation. the island has several neolithic burial chamber sites, as well as the remains of duke hakon's 13th @ - @ century house dating from the norse occupation of the island. the population reached